They were hippies!
They were known as The Warlocks before changing their name to The Grateful Dead.
They were a house band at 'acid test' parties when starting out.
They were known more for their live shows than their studio recordings.
They decided to take a six-year break from recording albums (1981-86).
Their biggest hit, 'Touch of Grey,' came 22 years after forming.
Two fans died during their 1989 tour. One was from a drug overdose while in police custody and the other was from a broken neck during a fight with the police.
Their fans refer to themselves as 'Deadheads.'

Why they might not be annoying

They've been referred to as the most successful touring band of all time.
They toured, on average, 6 months out of every year during the 70's and 80's.
They have a strong loyal following.
Five months after Jerry collapsed into a near-fatal coma, which was brought on by his battle with diabetes, he was back on the road and touring.
Many 'Deadheads' followed the band around while they were touring only to be able to meet other 'Deadheads' and to collect tapes from concerts.
They combined bluegrass rock with the blues.
They're considered the first 'jam band.'
Basketball great Bill Walton is a huge fan of their's.

For 2019, as of last week, Out of 113 Votes: 62.83% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 21 Votes: 61.90% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 60 Votes: 71.67% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 42 Votes: 64.29% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 29 Votes: 58.62% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 19 Votes: 52.63% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 25 Votes: 64.00% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 125 Votes: 52.80% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 54 Votes: 51.85% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 125 Votes: 38.40% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 80 Votes: 32.50% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 104 Votes: 49.04% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 188 Votes: 46.81% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 232 Votes: 53.02% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 362 Votes: 49.72% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 111 Votes: 45.05% Annoying